Chapter 2, Part A, Guided Notes (Key)
... 6. Sumerians formed their own CITY-STATES which allowed them to have their own government, their own religion, and act as an independent state. 7. The main religion of the Sumerians is called POLYTHEISM, to worship many gods. 8. What structure was built for the gods/goddesses to visit the Sumerians? ...
... 6. Sumerians formed their own CITY-STATES which allowed them to have their own government, their own religion, and act as an independent state. 7. The main religion of the Sumerians is called POLYTHEISM, to worship many gods. 8. What structure was built for the gods/goddesses to visit the Sumerians? ...
Chapter 16: The Americas
... one another from the mountains in Southeast ___________ to the ______________ __________. b. Mesopotamia is located inside what is known as the _____________ ______________, which includes parts of modern countries of ____________, Syria, __________, __________________., Israel and _______________. ...
... one another from the mountains in Southeast ___________ to the ______________ __________. b. Mesopotamia is located inside what is known as the _____________ ______________, which includes parts of modern countries of ____________, Syria, __________, __________________., Israel and _______________. ...
Name - Leon County Schools
... one another from the mountains in Southeast ___________ to the ______________ __________. b. Mesopotamia is located inside what is known as the _____________ ______________, which includes parts of modern countries of ____________, Syria, __________, __________________., Israel and _______________. ...
... one another from the mountains in Southeast ___________ to the ______________ __________. b. Mesopotamia is located inside what is known as the _____________ ______________, which includes parts of modern countries of ____________, Syria, __________, __________________., Israel and _______________. ...
Early Civilizations summarized
... Developed powerful army to protect their land—their army had foot soldiers, soldiers on horseback and chariots Learned (from the Hittites) how to strengthen iron to make better weapons Assyrians were ferocious, vicious warriors and rulers—empire grew from Persian Gulf to Nile River To rule large emp ...
... Developed powerful army to protect their land—their army had foot soldiers, soldiers on horseback and chariots Learned (from the Hittites) how to strengthen iron to make better weapons Assyrians were ferocious, vicious warriors and rulers—empire grew from Persian Gulf to Nile River To rule large emp ...
Chapter 4 – Early Empires – Graphic organizer
... of Law that had 282 army protection. of Babel, Hanging ...
... of Law that had 282 army protection. of Babel, Hanging ...
Mesopotamia
... Land between two rivers, trade on water Asia Minor/Middle East Surrounded by desert one side, mountains Mediterranean Sea to Persian Gulf Floods and deposits of silt, sporadic=irrigation systems • Roads influence geography barriers • Migration of Indo-Europeans from steppes ...
... Land between two rivers, trade on water Asia Minor/Middle East Surrounded by desert one side, mountains Mediterranean Sea to Persian Gulf Floods and deposits of silt, sporadic=irrigation systems • Roads influence geography barriers • Migration of Indo-Europeans from steppes ...
1. Forced payment to a ruler Tribute 2. Skilled workers who make
... 23. Why did ancient peoples settle in fertile river valleys? The fertile soil enabled ancient peoples to build impressive civilizations 24. How did climate and geography impact the development of Mesopotamian groups? Mesopotamia’s hot and dry climate led to settlements in the Tigris and Euphrates ri ...
... 23. Why did ancient peoples settle in fertile river valleys? The fertile soil enabled ancient peoples to build impressive civilizations 24. How did climate and geography impact the development of Mesopotamian groups? Mesopotamia’s hot and dry climate led to settlements in the Tigris and Euphrates ri ...
1-3 The First Empires
... - Empire was divided in provinces (political districts) - Each province had an official to govern it - The officials collected taxes and enforced the king’s laws ...
... - Empire was divided in provinces (political districts) - Each province had an official to govern it - The officials collected taxes and enforced the king’s laws ...
Mesopotamian Empires
... moved his armies south around 2340 BC and conquered what was left of the Sumerian citystates • Sargon united the lands of Akkad and Sumer and became the king of Sumer & Akkad • Stories vary as to how he came to power; some believe he organized the military to overthrow his king, while others believe ...
... moved his armies south around 2340 BC and conquered what was left of the Sumerian citystates • Sargon united the lands of Akkad and Sumer and became the king of Sumer & Akkad • Stories vary as to how he came to power; some believe he organized the military to overthrow his king, while others believe ...
Map Location of the Assyrian Empire Picture King Ashurbanipal of
... Aramaic did not completely replace the cuneiform script, however. Both scripts survived until the end of the Assyrian Empire, but they were used for different purposes. The historical and religious texts were written in cuneiform, and Aramaic was used for everyday business. Most of the Aramaic papyr ...
... Aramaic did not completely replace the cuneiform script, however. Both scripts survived until the end of the Assyrian Empire, but they were used for different purposes. The historical and religious texts were written in cuneiform, and Aramaic was used for everyday business. Most of the Aramaic papyr ...
Fertile Crescent Empires
... Horse-drawn war chariot; it was heavy and slow, but powerful At that time most chariots only had two soldiers, but the Hittites held three soldiers (i.e., one man drove, a second fought, and a third held shields) This allowed them to get closer in battle This allowed them to expand their empire beyo ...
... Horse-drawn war chariot; it was heavy and slow, but powerful At that time most chariots only had two soldiers, but the Hittites held three soldiers (i.e., one man drove, a second fought, and a third held shields) This allowed them to get closer in battle This allowed them to expand their empire beyo ...
Global 9R Unit 2 Review Sheet
... o Cyrus promotes religious and cultural tolerance. o Darius unites the Persian Empire and breaks up the empire into 20 provinces called satrapies. Each is run by a governor called a satrap. Established a series of royal roads that connected the empire and its peoples. Promoted the use of coined ...
... o Cyrus promotes religious and cultural tolerance. o Darius unites the Persian Empire and breaks up the empire into 20 provinces called satrapies. Each is run by a governor called a satrap. Established a series of royal roads that connected the empire and its peoples. Promoted the use of coined ...
Assyrian Empire
... Horse-drawn war chariot; it was heavy and slow, but powerful At that time most chariots only had two soldiers, but the Hittites held three soldiers (i.e., one man drove, a second fought, and a third held shields) This allowed them to get closer in battle This allowed them to expand their empire beyo ...
... Horse-drawn war chariot; it was heavy and slow, but powerful At that time most chariots only had two soldiers, but the Hittites held three soldiers (i.e., one man drove, a second fought, and a third held shields) This allowed them to get closer in battle This allowed them to expand their empire beyo ...
Social Studies 8-4 - Park Middle School Social Studies
... “12 Tribes” arrive in Canaan, including the large “tribe of Judah” ...
... “12 Tribes” arrive in Canaan, including the large “tribe of Judah” ...
Mesopotamian history - Middle Chronology
... Neo-Assyrian Period [http://knp.prs.heacademy.ac.uk/] ...
... Neo-Assyrian Period [http://knp.prs.heacademy.ac.uk/] ...
World History / Geography
... 1. What strategies did Sargon use to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer? What strategies did he use to control and maintain his empire? 2. Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. 3. Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? (See also Online R ...
... 1. What strategies did Sargon use to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer? What strategies did he use to control and maintain his empire? 2. Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. 3. Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? (See also Online R ...
The First Empires _Chapter 1 Section 3
... The Chaldeans broke away from the Assyrian Empire The Chaldeans controlled all of Mesopotamia from 605 B.C. – 562 B.C (only 43 years) The Chaldeans were led by King Nebuchadnezzar ...
... The Chaldeans broke away from the Assyrian Empire The Chaldeans controlled all of Mesopotamia from 605 B.C. – 562 B.C (only 43 years) The Chaldeans were led by King Nebuchadnezzar ...
Exploring four empires of Mesopotamia - Washington
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
Empires of Mesopotamia
... location on the banks of the Euphrates river, it became an important center of trade. Trade in the Babylonian empire helped the economy by trading grain and woven cloth for wood, gold, silver, precious gems and livestock. ...
... location on the banks of the Euphrates river, it became an important center of trade. Trade in the Babylonian empire helped the economy by trading grain and woven cloth for wood, gold, silver, precious gems and livestock. ...
Exploring four empires of Mesopotamia
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
Exploring four empires of Mesopotamia
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
... many of them captive back to Babylon after they tried to rebel. Nebuchadnezzar built ...
Chapter 4.2 - Leon County Schools
... West of Mesopotamia, was a city called Babylon. Their king, Hammurabi, began conquering the lands north and south, creating the Babylonian Empire. ...
... West of Mesopotamia, was a city called Babylon. Their king, Hammurabi, began conquering the lands north and south, creating the Babylonian Empire. ...